As the temperature rises over the rocky desert terrain, sophomore Tenley Bertz brushes off a newly found dinosaur fossil, fresh out of the dirt. She participates in dinosaur digs every summer and is hoping...
Starting a new flex, sophomore Claire Hardy competitively weight lifts with the help and support of her family.
“My dad and my grandpa encouraged me to do weight lifting because they’re into CrossFit...
When West’s newest social studies teacher, Aaron Bashirian, graduated from college and got his degree in history, it would be almost two decades before he got to use it. Instead, Bashirian pursued his...
Administrators walked into the classroom with balloons and flowers in hand, surprising English teacher Taylor Rose with the Albert Award, a district-wide award for teachers who are new to Parkway and in...
Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
• May 9, 2019
Creating lookbooks, traveling to fashion weeks worldwide, replying to emails, editing content or just updating her site, alumna Summer Albarcha, class of 2014, has built a name for herself in the fashion...
On a warm and quiet summer evening, junior Kelsey Long can be found outside with her laptop, a notebook full of plot lines and character charts opened besides her. In the process of writing her own novel,...
After being recommended by history teachers and principals, junior Katie Solodar got accepted into Missouri Girls State (MGS), a camp for upcoming senior girls who are passionate about the government.
“First,...
Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
• April 25, 2019
Bringing characters like Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III from “How to Train Your Dragon,” Archie Andrews from “Riverdale” and Heather Chandler from “Heathers the Musical” to life, sophomore Vince...
Mia Catlett, Convergent Media Writer
• April 24, 2019
After the eight-month process to become a licensed foster parent, assistant athletic director Annie Wayland is now prepared to care for a child in need of a home.
“I have always wanted to be a mom...
Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor
• April 23, 2019
With a new language, culture and lifestyle awaiting her in the United States, sophomore Ulaa Kuziez and her family immigrated from Damascus, Syria to Missouri when Kuziez was nine years old.
“I...
![History teacher Aaron Bashirian plays a gig at a local fair in his hometown of Elroy, Wis. July 1998. “I would say [my music] is pop-y,” Bashirian said. “It’s a happy-go-lucky sort of pop. There are some rock elements to it but it really is just feel good, fun music.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mr.-B-Photo-001-900x600.jpg)
![Surrounded by students and administrators, English teacher Taylor Rose is surprised with her Albert Award win. The Albert Award is an acknowledgment given to three teachers, one at the elementary, middle and high school level, and recognizes teachers for their innovative and energetic teaching styles. “It was a huge honor to be nominated last year as it was my first year here [at West],” Rose said. “I was still learning the ropes, so that was an incredible honor to have the nod of being recognized. It felt amazing.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Albert19-Rose-Taylor-2-900x600.jpg)
![Posing for a picture by the Steinberg Ice Rink in partnership with Uber, alumna Summer Albarcha shares the image on her blog. Albarcha posts regularly on the site, as well as on her Instagram and YouTube channel. “Use social media as your portfolio in anything you do,” Albarcha said. “[Your social media] is out there for companies to see when applying to jobs, so it’s best to make it a reflection of yourself or the traits you’re trying to portray. For example, if you’re applying to a fashion job, you might want to have a fashionable Instagram to show your taste and styling work.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-07-at-11.59.50-AM-900x600.png)
